Tour guiding your way to success
Life as a tour guide means hustling, history and laughs.
Are NYC’s cobblestones on the way out for good?
The Department of Transportation may replace the historic cobblestones in Vinegar Hill with artificially aged granite stones.
Smithsonian declares the Bronx a ‘Place of Invention’
An upcoming exhibit at the Smithsonian will honor the Bronx as a “Place of Invention” and the birthplace of hip-hop.
Pennsylvania historical society OKs 4 markers in Philly
The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission approved four new blue and gold historical markers to be erected outside landmarks in Philadelphia County.
History Channel’s ‘Vikings’ spotlights strong women
The History Channel’s new series premieres Sunday.
Air Force One jacket, birthday card sold at JFK auction
An Air Force One bomber jacket worn by President John F. Kennedy is among the items that earned as much [...]
The history behind the presidential inauguration
George Washington turned down an offer to become King of America, opting instead for President. But since Washington’s quiet inauguration, the event has grown to a huge public event. On January 21, Barack Obama is inaugurated for a second term as President.
R.I.P. Big Tex: Iconic 52-foot Texas State Fair mascot goes up in flames
A beloved Texas State Fair mascot was met with a fiery fate today when Big Tex burned to the ground.
Space jump team guarantees success after aborted launches
Austrian Felix Baumgartner will make the 23-mile jump, his team insists.
Why have Madonna and Elton John been feuding for so long?
It wasn’t long before Elton John’s latest jabs at fellow singer Madonna
made headlines. Though this time, he crossed a new line — he called her
the c-word.